General News Archive

Flyers Sign Felix Sandstrom to One-Year Contract

Entering Third North American Pro Season June 8, 2021 The Philadelphia Flyers have signed goaltender Felix Sandstrom to a one-year, two-way contract with an average annual value of $750,000, according to President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Chuck Fletcher. Sandstrom, 24 (1/12/1997), recently completed his second season in North America. He appeared in 11 […]

Inquirer: Ian Laperriere will stress fitness. Flyers GM praises his ‘innate ability to connect with people’

“Players that are going to play for me are going to have to be in shape, or I’ll get them in shape,” the former player said. https://www.inquirer.com/flyers/flyers-phantoms-ian-laperriere-fletcher-coach-20210607.html

VIDEO: Laperriere on his passion for coaching

Watch it here! Ian Laperriere discusses his passion for coaching and his philosophies for the upcoming season. pic.twitter.com/an3jUlUmfr — LehighValleyPhantoms (@LVPhantoms) June 7, 2021

VIDEO: Laperriere Press Conference

Watch it here! New Phantoms head coach Ian Laperriere is introduced at today's press conference at PPL Center. pic.twitter.com/6JOSboiSJ3 — LehighValleyPhantoms (@LVPhantoms) June 7, 2021

VIDEO: Flyers GM Chuck Fletcher on Lappy

Watch it Here: Flyers GM Chuck Fletcher on Lappy inspiring the prospects in Lehigh Valley. pic.twitter.com/fZe6Y2IqcS — LehighValleyPhantoms (@LVPhantoms) June 7, 2021

AHL Board of Governors Approves Plan for Schedule Unification

Phantoms Will Compete in Atlantic Division in 2021-22 Season June 7, 2021 American Hockey League President and CEO Scott Howson announced that the league’s Board of Governors has approved a schedule unification plan that will see all teams play a 72-game regular-season schedule beginning in 2022-23. As part of the plan, for the 2021-22 season, teams […]

Ian Laperriere Named Phantoms Head Coach

June 5, 2021 Lehigh Valley, PA – The Lehigh Valley Phantoms and Philadelphia Flyers are proud to announce that Ian Laperriere has been named the new head coach of the Phantoms. He becomes the 11th head coach in franchise history as the Phantoms embark on their 25th season since joining the American Hockey League as […]

Phantoms Alum Kurtis Gabriel Finalist for NHL Humanitarian Award

June 4, 2021 Lehigh Valley, PA – The National Hockey League has named Kurtis Gabriel of the San Jose Sharks as one of three finalists for the King Clancy Trophy. Pekka Rinne and P.K. Subban are the other finalists along with Gabriel. The award is given annually to the player who best exemplifies leadership qualities […]

FLYERS SIGN G SAMUEL ERSSON TO ENTRY-LEVEL CONTRACT

June 3, 2021 The Philadelphia Flyers have signed goaltender Samuel Ersson to a three-year entry-level contract, according to President of Hockey Operations & General Manager Chuck Fletcher. “We’re excited to get Samuel under contract with the Flyers,” said Vice President & Assistant General Manager Brent Flahr. “He’s steadily progressed since his draft year and has […]

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Cal O’Reilly Wins Fred T. Hunt Memorial Award

Prestigious Award Recognizes Sportsmanship, Determination and Dedication to Hockey May 27, 2021 Lehigh Valley, PA – The American Hockey League announced today that Cal O’Reilly of the Lehigh Valley Phantoms is the 2020-21 winner of the Fred T. Hunt Memorial Award as the AHL player who best exemplifies the qualities of sportsmanship, determination and dedication […]

McIntyre Selected to 2020-21 AHL All-Star Team

May 26, 2021 Lehigh Valley, PA – Phantoms goalie Zane McIntyre has been selected to the 2021 AHL North Division All-Star Team, as voted by AHL coaches, players and media in each of the league’s 28 active member cities. This season, an All-Star Team was selected for each of the league’s five divisions. McIntyre, 28, […]

Saulnier Signs with Phantoms for 2021-22 Season

Halifax Native Scored Fastest Hat Trick in Phantoms History May 19, 2021 Lehigh Valley, PA – The Lehigh Valley Phantoms have announced they have signed forward Brennan Saulnier to a one-year AHL contract for the 2021-22 season. Saulnier, 27, made an impact in his AHL debut season with the Phantoms in 2021 scoring four goals […]

Phantoms/Flyers Organization and head coach Scott Gordon mutually agree to part ways

Assistant coach Kerry Huffman steps down from his role May 18, 2021 Lehigh Valley, PA – The Philadelphia Flyers and Lehigh Valley Phantoms announced today they will part ways with Lehigh Valley Phantoms head coach, Scott Gordon. The organization and coach mutually agreed upon the decision. It was also announced that Phantoms assistant coach, Kerry […]

Phantoms Conclude Successful 2021 Season

Fitzgerald Scores Last Phantoms Goal of Season May 16, 2021 Lehigh Valley, PA – The Phantoms THOUGHT they had won the game in overtime when Ryan Fitzgerald pushed the puck across the line. But the referee waved off the goal allowing the game to continue. Eventually, the Devils won 4-3 in a shootout in the […]

In a season like no other, we were so happy to be back.

In a season like no other, we were so happy to be back. We heard your voices and felt your support. Thank you for being there for us. We can’t wait for October!!

Game Preview – Phantoms vs. Devils – Season Finale!

Lehigh Valley Phantoms (18-7-5) vs. Binghamton Devils (6-20-7) Sunday, May 16, 2021 at 3:05 p.m. – PPL Center, Allentown, PA Today’s Game – The Lehigh Valley Phantoms conclude the 2021 season with a Sunday afternoon matchup against the Binghamton Devils. This is the 31st game of the season and also the 12th between the Phantoms […]

Intense Rivalry Clash Opens Last Weekend of Season

Penguins Win in Overtime 2-1 May 15, 2021 Lehigh Valley, PA – Hitting and fighting and a distaste of each other befitting the Phantoms vs. Penguins rivalry were all on display in front of a roaring crowd that sounded like over 8,000 even if the allowed number inside was only a fraction of that. The […]

ARTICLE: Halifax’s Saulnier takes long, winding road to realizing pro hockey dream

Great article on Brennan Saulnier from his hometown paper. A longshot to ever play pro hockey in North America to scoring a hat trick in the AHL. Hard not to love this kind of underdog story! Read the story HERE

Game Preview – Phantoms vs. Penguins – Game #30

Lehigh Valley Phantoms (18-7-4) vs. Wilkes-Barre/Scr. Penguins (12-12-6) Saturday, May 15, 2021 at 7:05 p.m. – PPL Center, Allentown, PA Today’s Game – The Lehigh Valley Phantoms begin the last weekend of the season with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins in the penultimate game of the 2021 campaign. Tonight is the 30th game of the season for […]